Author Description

When her grandchildren catch her crying late one night, instead of hiding her tears, an enchanting old woman describes her feelings of sadness as being like an ocean inside of her heart. Poetic writing and vibrant colors make this book read like a warm hug from the main character to her audience. With compassion and acceptance, the message of this book gently tells anyone, from the youngest child to the eldest grandmother, that it's ok to have feelings of sadness. With captivating, ocean themed illustrations and diverse characters, this book is sure to become a favorite for years to come. Teaching children about emotions has been found to be beneficial to their development. Reading books about emotions can help to: Decrease Stress and Anxiety Promote Emotional Intelligence Increase Self-Awareness Cultivate Positive Coping Patterns And Much More! About the Author LC Venegas is a Latinx and Native American author living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She is mother to five amazing children and spends her days homemaking and writing. Her first book, Yamila Chooses Yes or No, was published in February of 2021. She is also the author of Heart of Homemaking A Guided Journal and writes the popular blog Homemaking and Healing.